Utilization of OCT in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Course # 40066

Instructor:

Hannah Shinoda, OD

Section:

Principles of Diagnosis

COPE Course ID:

55675-PD

Expiration Date:

November 10, 2020

Qualified Credits:

1.00 credits - $39.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The majority of patients with multiple sclerosis have atrophy of the retinal nerve fiber layer and thinning of the ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer regardless of their optic neuritis history. New studies have determined that these findings may be associated with disease progression. Therefore, it is important for optometry to collaborate and communicate with neurologists to establish more holistic care of the patient.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

To better co-manage multiple sclerosis between optometry and neurology

To learn to use optic nerve and nerve fiber layer OCT to monitor changes in multiple sclerosis

To correlate OCT structural changes with functional changes in visual acuity, contrast, and visual field